Tokyo

Speeding between the past and future, Tokyo dazzles with its traditional culture and passion for everything new. With numerous sights that dazzle visitors, Tokyo enthrals visitors of all kinds. It’s a sprawling, organic thing, stretching as far as the eye can see.

Constantly changing and boasting of diverse neighbourhoods, no two city experiences are ever the same. Some communities feel like a vision from the future, with ever taller, sleeker structures popping up each year; others evoke the past with low-slung wooden buildings and glowing lanterns radiating surprising warmth; elsewhere, drab concrete blocks hide art galleries and cocktail bars, and every lane hints at possible discoveries.

For a person visiting Tokyo for the first time, everything can seem daunting: the subway map – a tangle of intersecting lines – is often compared to a bowl of noodles. But once you get out there, you’ll be surprised how easy it is to navigate. That subway can take you everywhere you want to go; trains are frequent (though sometimes uncomfortably crowded) and almost always on time, and stations are well-signposted in English. That’s not to say you won’t occasionally find yourself frustratingly disorientated, but locals are generally eager to help you get back on track.

Excited to add Tokyo to your list of destinations to visit? This canvas print featuring a prominent part of Tokyo is just what you need to inspire you to read and learn more.